Port Everglades grants and cruise agreements
Summary
The county locked in up to $53.4 million in federal money for port infrastructure, with Broward and two subrecipients putting in at least $25 million (32%).
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $53.4 million in federal funds, with a required local/subrecipient match of at least $25 million.
Port Everglades users, port workers, and the regional economy tied to port efficiency.
Mentions & discussions (7)
County Commission — November 10, 2026
A bundle of consent items would lock in millions in federal and state grants for port security, Cruise Terminal 29 and new bulkheads, plus lease extensions with Royal Caribbean, Balearia and Southwest Airlines.
County Commission — September 22, 2026
The county committed roughly $1.37 million for Army Corps dredging of port berths, and a hearing was set on renewing Crystal Clean's oily waste removal franchise.
County Commission — August 20, 2026
The county accepted nearly $24 million in Army Work Plan funds for expanded uses at Port Everglades, and waived bidding rules to tee up a new marine terminal lease with H.T. Shipping.
County Commission — May 26, 2026
The state agreed to cover 75% instead of 50% of the Port Everglades Dredging & Widening project costs, saving the county millions.
County Commission — May 12, 2026
The county locked in up to $53.4 million in federal money for port infrastructure, with Broward and two subrecipients putting in at least $25 million (32%).
County Commission — February 17, 2026
The Board added $1.65 million to the dredging contract and authorized up to $1.8 million in fee waivers for the beach sand bypass project, which keeps sand flowing to eroded beaches.
County Commission — February 3, 2026
Faraldo Fuel Transport got a one-year bunkering franchise, and foreign-trade zone operator fees were updated — with a promise of performance metrics next year.
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